Deadpoolis no stranger to bringing beloved characters into the fold, and according to reports, one fan-favorite Marvel character will finally get their due inDeadpool 3.
Since its announcement,Deadpoolhas been the center of exciting casting news. After Wolverine’s definitive death in 2017’sLogan, Hugh Jackman put away his claws for good. The actor had been playing the role for almost two decades, and his final movie was his swan song. But despite the film beingthe bestX-Menfeature, Jackman was enlisted to reprise his role inDeadpool 3.
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In addition to aDeadpool 3cast rumor, the film has already given fans everything they could want. Nonetheless, the rumor mill has kept churning and recently revealed another mutant fans have been clamoring for. According to@mytimetoshine1on Instagram, Channing Tatum will appear as Gambit inDeadpool 3. A main character inX-Men: The Animated Series, Gambit was most known for his murky past and tortured romance with fellow legacy character, Rogue.
If the rumor is to be believed, this would also be the first time a live-action Gambit has appeared in a feature in over a decade. He previously appeared in thedivisiveX-Men Origins: Wolverinefilm, played by Taylor Kitsch. Critics panned the film for many reasons, including Wade Wilson’s introduction into the X-Men universe. The failure later encouraged Reynolds to do Wade Wilson right, leading to the current run ofDeadpoolfeatures.
One of the tragedies ofX-Men Origins: Wolverinewas its wasted potential. Kitsch’s brief portrayal of Gambit was one of the film’s highlights. But if Kitsch has aged out of the role, Tatum is not a bad option to replace him. TheMagic Mikeactor has built a brand on his humorous films, perfect for the tone ofDeadpool. In his recent film,The Lost City, he showed talent at comic timing and action sequences needed for the Marvel film. This isn’t even the first time Tatum’s name has been thrown in the ring to portray the mutant. The actor was slated to be in thetragically canceled Gambit film. But the casting of Tatum is not the issue that may arise with using Gambit for a cameo.
No matter who plays Gambit in the upcoming film, it is not so easy to forgetDeadpool’s track record with cameos. InDeadpool 2, fans were blessed with seeing an X-Force team onscreen, only for them to be killed off immediately. Even more concerning is that Zazie Beetz will not reprise her character, despite her certainty thatDomino would return in anotherDeadpoolfilm. Fans may be getting the return of Wolverine, but at what cost? To finally bring in Gambit after years of waiting, only for him to be written off would be a travesty. For Gambit’s introduction into the MCU, he deserves respect, not some throwaway cameo.
Deadpool 3is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 13, 2025.
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